Japanese Kanji

ki

burn · faint light

Extended kanji · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONki
  • KUNあぶ.るabu
  • KUNあかるいakarui

Meaning

Burn, faint light.

Stroke order for 熹

熹 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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